A Simple Guide to ISLAM
The Qur’an
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commencement of the divine revelation to the Messenger of Allah
was in the form of true dream which came true as the dawn of the
day.
2. The second way of communication from Allah to Man is ‘from
behind a veil.’ (38:51) Some scholars say that this refers to dreams
and visions. Because a certain light is shown in this case which has
a deeper meaning than that which appears on the surface. The
dreams mentioned in chapter 12 of the Quran are an illustration of
this. Through dreams or visions God reveals certain truths.
This also refers to the case of Musa with whom God spoke while
He remained invisible to him (20:13)
3. Angel used to suggest directly to the heart of the Prophet,
remaining invisible to him. As the Prophet said:
The angel Gabriel has suggested to my heart that none of the living
beings would pass away unless he finishes his providence (destined
for him in the world).
Sometimes the
wahy
came in the form of the ringing sound of a big
bell (
salsalatul jars
). According to a hadith ‘sometimes the
revelation, comes like the ringing of a bell.’ This type of revelation
is the hardest of all and when I have grasped what is revealed this
condition passes away.
Commenting upon this type of revelation Aisha says: I saw the
Prophet receiving revelation on a very cold day and noticed that
the sweat was dropping from his forehead. This condition lasted till
the revelation was over.
